Taste & See: The Goodness of Purpose

The Goodness of Purpose Genesis 1:26-31; Matthew 5:13Setting the tableA. We are created by God.B. We are created in his image.C. We are created with a purpose.D. Food was created for us. Don’t forget the saltA. What do we know about salt?B. Why did Jesus call his followers “the salt of the earth”? Let’s make it “to go”A.  You have great value!B. Your value is intensified when you have impact.C. You have impact by living differently. Preservative  Fertilizer  FlavorantD. Living differently—living as salt—is your purpose.  E. Your purpose is a gift given to you by the goodness of God.F. (Salt that doesn’t act like salt is worthless.) New City Catechism - Question 6How can we glorify God?_________________________________________________We glorify God by enjoying him, loving him, trusting him, and by obeying his will, commands and law.  You shall therefore love the Lord your God and keep his charge, his statutes, his rules and his commandments always.       (Deuteronomy 11:1)Prayer: Gracious Lord, we want to fully know and enjoy you.  Open our eyes to see you as you are that we might trust  you and long with all that we are to keep your commands. Whether through small kindnesses or great courage, may each act of obedience bring you glory. Amen